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Roger Jacobsen

Roger Leland Jacobsen was born July 25, 1947 in Fargo to Leland and Luella (Thomson) Jacobsen. He was raised in Luverne, N.D. and graduated from Luverne High School in 1966. Roger entered the United States Army in August of 1968 and was deployed to Vietnam. He served in combat, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star before his discharge in August 1970. Upon returning to Luverne, he attended Wahpeton State School of Science for one year. He worked eight years for the Fargo Post Office and then worked as a mail carrier for the West Fargo Postal Service for twenty five years before retiring in 2003.

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He was very active in the West Fargo VFW Post 7564. Roger held many offices in the club, including past Post Commander, past Cooties Seam Squirrel, Color Guard member, and volunteer of many man hours. He is also a member of the AmVets. Roger was very proud of his country for which he served.

Roger enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, softball and traveling. He enjoyed life, living it to the fullest, and will always be remembered with a smile on his face, his willingness to help others, and his favorite saying, "Ya, Right."